It is true that remains found in the earth testify to the existence of men, animals, and plants much larger than any now known.... But concerning these things Bible history furnishes ample explanation. Before the Flood, the development of vegetable and animal life was immeasurably superior to that which has since been known. At the Flood the surface of the earth was broken up, marked changes took place, and in the re-formation of the earth’s crust were preserved many evidences of the life previously existing.... These things... are so many witnesses mutely testifying to the truth of the Word of God. {FLB 27.6}

Det er sandt at der er fundet jordiske rester, som bevidner om menneskers, dyrs og planters eksistens i meget længere tid end der kendes til nu. . . . Men med hensyn til disse ting giver bibelhistorien en udførlig forklaring. Før Syndfloden, var udviklingen af dyre- og planteliv langt mere overlegen end det som kendes til siden. Ved syndfloden blev Jordens overflade brudt op, markante ændringer fandt sted, og under gendannelsen af Jordens skorpe, blev der bevaret mange beviser på det tidligere liv. . . . Disse ting . . . er så mange stille vidner, som bevidner sandheden i Guds ord.